Chapter:	369Y	Title:	MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY) (FIRE PROTECTION) (SHIPS BUILT ON OR AFTER 1 SEPTEMBER 1984) REGULATIONS	Gazette Number:
Regulation:	31	Heading:	Fixed fire extinguishing arrangements in cargo spaces	Version Date:	30/06/1997

(1) In every ship of Class VII engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods there shall be provided-

(a) a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with the requirements of Schedule 10 for every cargo space (other than ro/ro cargo spaces not capable of being sealed); and
(b) a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of Schedule 9 for every ro/ro cargo space not capable of being sealed.
(2) (a) In every ship of Class VII of 2000 tons or over other than ships to which subregulation (1) applies, there shall be provided a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with the requirements of Schedule 10 for every cargo space.
(b) The Director may exempt any ship from the requirements of subregulation (2)(a) if-
(i) the ship is constructed and solely intended for the carriage of ore, coal, grain, unseasoned timber or non-combustible cargoes or cargoes which, in the opinion of the Director, constitute a low fire risk; and
(ii) the ship is fitted with steel hatch covers and effective means of closing all ventilators and other openings leading to the cargo spaces.